Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino "White Label" DOCG 2021
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [DM 95] [JD 95] [VM 95] [WS 94] [WA 93]

About the Winery:

Casanova di Neri farm was founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri following the purchase of an estate in the Montalcino area. Since the founder's passing in 1991, his son Giacomo has headed the company, managing the vineyards and the cellar himself, now assisted by his sons Giovanni and Gianlorenzo. 

Notes from the Winemaker:
The White Label Brunello, the first wine of the estate, has been produced since 1978. The area was considered less desirable because it was deemed too cool for proper ripening. Over time, climate change has worked in Neri’s favor, as the Cerretalto vineyard with its natural amphitheater overlooking the Asso River now has no problem reaching optimum ripeness.

Vineyard acquisition has been a continuing goal for the Neris, and the estate has grown to include seven different vineyards in various parts of the denomination, totaling 156 acres of vines along with forested tracts, arable fields, and 50 acres of olive trees. The vineyards have been planted or replanted mostly with cuttings propagated from old Sangiovese vines in the Cerretalto vineyard that produced distinctive, high-quality fruit.

Ratings & Reviews

95 Points - James Suckling:
"A soft and crunchy wine with plenty of red cherry, light chocolate and orange peel aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with creamy, open-grained tannins and a savory, juicy finish. Drink or hold." (Dec 2025)

95 Points - Decanter:
"Not to diminish Casanova di Neri's single-vineyard offerings, but in 2021, my money is on the white label. This bottling brings together the estate's historic parcels in the cool district of Torrenieri, and it will need a few more years before unveiling its full potential. For now, traces of damp earth, black tea and cinnamon bark transpire with coaxing. The tight and sinewy frame guards the fruit closely but allows gorgeous floral perfumes to slowly seep out. Fine, chalky tannins are long and tactile. Very zesty too. Drinking Window: 2028-2042." -Michaela Morris (Nov 2025)

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino comes from a warm but not extreme growing season, helped by timely rain and a normal harvest window. It pours a deep ruby red hue and opens with black raspberries, violets, fresh earth, licorice, and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied, it feels more vertical and energetic than the 2020, with a bright spine of acidity, well-defined tannins, and a long, focused finish that stays light on its feet. Drink 2026-2040." (Feb 2016)

95 Points - Vinous:
"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is an understated beauty, mixing dusty rose and lavender with shavings of blood orange and black cherries. It is surprisingly juicy yet elegant and refined, as ripe wild berry fruits slowly drench the palate in primary concentration. Structured and dramatically long, the 2021 finishes spicy and intense with nuances of citrus, clove and licorice. The complexity here is off the charts and the energy is incredible." -EG (Nov 2025)

94 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This is vibrant and boasts pure cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral flavors. Elegant and fluid through the midpalate, where a layer of dense, assertive tannins emerges. The finish is long, and overall this feels balanced. Best from 2029 through 2046." -Bruce Sanderson (Jun 2026)

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The Casanova di Neri 2021 Brunello di Montalcino shows dark fruit flavors of plum and soft berry. A glossy texture lends polish and shine to the mouthfeel, while the wine delivers medium-lean weight and moderate length with good brightness and freshness. Aging sees 42 months in large oak casks. This bottling represents the estate's classic, multi-vineyard village expression, designed to balance consistency, accessibility and regional typicity. Drinking Window: 2026-2040." -Monica Larner (Jan 2026)